Smothered Chicken with Rice

This is definitely one of my favorite recipes to prepare for my family! Everyone loves it, and it's so easy to throw together!

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Prepare rice according to package..enough to cover the entire bottom of a deep 9x13 glass baking dish (3 servings)..in the meantime, in a large skillet heat enough Olive Oil to cover the bottom..coat chicken thighs on both sides with Olive oil as well. Use desired amounts of salt, pepper and garlic powder to flavor. When the Olive Oil is hot, turn heat down to medium to medium-high and add minced garlic to the oil. Let Garlic sautee in the oil for about 1 min, then add Chicken..skin down in the pan. Brown for 15 minutes each side until chicken is golden brown (this locks the flavor into the chicken itself). While chicken is cooking, prepare Cream of Mushroom soup by adding 2-3 cans to a bowl, 1 1/2 cups milk, salt/pepper to taste , garlic powder, 1 tsp minced garlic and finally sliced fresh mushrooms. With a paper towel, brush a small amount of Olive oil around the bottom and sides of the baking dish...add rice and spread out to cover the bottom..add chicken to the baking dish on top of the rice and pour sauce mixture over all. Cover with foil and cook for about 45-50 minutes...uncover, and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

I like to make fresh rolls with it..sometimes I'll make my own from scratch, and sometimes I'll buy that Rhodes frozen white roll dough and let it rise all day... A fresh roll with butter really just completes the dish!

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28 Comments

Vanessa WomackvwomackMar 13, 2015I made this a couple of nights ago and the kids and I loved it. Since they aren't just crazy about mushrooms, I used one can cream of mushroom soup and 2 cans cream of chicken . Probably a lot of different combos of cooking soups would be good, but this first try was great!

Sharon LewisscorpdelghtMay 8, 2014I think this shall be my mother's day meal for myself this weekend, since I will be eating alone. I will add a pot string beans for the side dish. I can't wait to try it! Thanks,

Chelsea McGeeMsslimApr 18, 2014Would the rice be mushy since you're precooking it then cooking it for 40-50 n in oven?